Rima Hassan at the Place de la Republique - Paris AJ

Rima Hassan at the Place de la Republique - Paris AJ

President of Reporters Without Borders (RSB) Thibaut Bruttin speaks during a rally in support of French-Palestinian lawyer and member of European Parliament for La France Insoumise (LFI) party Rima Hassan, at Place de la Republique in Paris, France on June 12, 2025, following her deportation after Israel detained her and other activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid boat. The Franco-Palestinian MEP (LFI) Rima Hassan arrived at Roissy airport on June 12, 2025 evening, after an eventful flight from Jerusalem to Paris due to a ‘conflict situation with other travellers’, an airport source told AFP. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rima Hassan at the Place de la Republique - Paris AJ

Rima Hassan at the Place de la Republique - Paris AJ

President of Reporters Without Borders (RSB) Thibaut Bruttin speaks during a rally in support of French-Palestinian lawyer and member of European Parliament for La France Insoumise (LFI) party Rima Hassan, at Place de la Republique in Paris, France on June 12, 2025, following her deportation after Israel detained her and other activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid boat. The Franco-Palestinian MEP (LFI) Rima Hassan arrived at Roissy airport on June 12, 2025 evening, after an eventful flight from Jerusalem to Paris due to a ‘conflict situation with other travellers’, an airport source told AFP. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rima Hassan at the Place de la Republique - Paris AJ

Rima Hassan at the Place de la Republique - Paris AJ

President of Reporters Without Borders (RSB) Thibaut Bruttin speaks during a rally in support of French-Palestinian lawyer and member of European Parliament for La France Insoumise (LFI) party Rima Hassan, at Place de la Republique in Paris, France on June 12, 2025, following her deportation after Israel detained her and other activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid boat. The Franco-Palestinian MEP (LFI) Rima Hassan arrived at Roissy airport on June 12, 2025 evening, after an eventful flight from Jerusalem to Paris due to a ‘conflict situation with other travellers’, an airport source told AFP. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rima Hassan at the Place de la Republique - Paris AJ

Rima Hassan at the Place de la Republique - Paris AJ

President of Reporters Without Borders (RSB) Thibaut Bruttin speaks during a rally in support of French-Palestinian lawyer and member of European Parliament for La France Insoumise (LFI) party Rima Hassan, at Place de la Republique in Paris, France on June 12, 2025, following her deportation after Israel detained her and other activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid boat. The Franco-Palestinian MEP (LFI) Rima Hassan arrived at Roissy airport on June 12, 2025 evening, after an eventful flight from Jerusalem to Paris due to a ‘conflict situation with other travellers’, an airport source told AFP. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rwanda seeks to boost fisheries sector through AfCFTA opportunities

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Rwanda intensifies campaign to ensure compliance with safety standards

STORY: Rwanda intensifies campaign to ensure compliance with safety standards SHOOTING DATE: March 10, 2024 DATELINE: March 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ECONOMY/MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of traders and products 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEAN PIERRE BAJENEZA, Acting national certification division manager at RSB 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CEPHAS NSHIMYUMUREMYI, Managing director of Uburanga Products STORYLINE: In a bid to promote and enforce quality standards, the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) has launched a nationwide campaign named "Zamukana ubuziranenge (strive for improved quality)" program. The initiative aims to emphasize the importance of rigorous quality measures and cultivate a culture of excellence within the business community. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEAN PIERRE BAJENEZA, Acting national certification division manager at RSB "Testing alone cannot be a benchmark for compliance with products. So it starts from once the standard is out, how you train the users on implementa

Organic farming helps Rwandan farmers expand global market presence

STORY: Organic farming helps Rwandan farmers expand global market presence SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 0:06:00 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of farmers working 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEVEN KWIZERA, Farm manager at Sunripe Farm Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LISE CHANTAL DUSABE, Chief executive officer of the Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement (ROAM) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RAYMOND MURENZI, Director-general of RSB STORYLINE: In the Gakenke district of the Northern Province in Rwanda, a remarkable transformation is underway, driven by the dedication of farmers and a strategic shift to reshape the nation's agricultural export sector. At its core is a commitment to excellence through organic certification and rigorous standards. The Dukunde Ikawa Cooperative, located in the heart of Gakenke district, is dedicated to enhancing the value addition of agricultural export crops. Ernest Nshimiyimana, an accountant with the Dukunde Ikawa Cooperativ

Rwanda commits to standardization to accelerate domestic products competitiveness

STORY: Rwanda commits to standardization to accelerate domestic products competitiveness DATELINE: Oct. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of workers working in factories in Rwanda 2. various of factories in Rwanda 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMANUEL GATERA, National standards division manager at the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): JEAN JACQUES NDAYISENGA, Managing director of UFACO Garments Ltd 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSE ALCORTA, Head of standards development at ISO STORYLINE: Rwanda is strengthening efforts to improve the quality and competitiveness of its products on the global market, which can contribute to economic growth and development in the country. Emmanuel Gatera, the national standards division manager at the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB), told Xinhua in an interview Monday that since Rwanda became a member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 2003, the country has significantly increased its

Rwanda promotes quality, safe hotel dining to enhance tourist experience

STORY: Rwanda promotes quality, safe hotel dining to enhance tourist experience DATELINE: June 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:24 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Rwanda's tourism, kitchen and food processing 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEAN BOSCO MULINDI, Director of the RSB Product Certification Unit 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HERMAN MONDISHA, General manager of Lake Kivu Serena Hotel STORYLINE: In recent years, Rwanda has emerged as a top tourist destination, captivating visitors with its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. As the country continues to welcome a growing number of travelers, it has recognized the crucial role that high-quality and safe hotel dining plays in elevating the overall tourism experience. The Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) and Rwanda Development Board (RDB) recently embarked on a nationwide campaign to sensitize hotels to ensure high-quality and safe hotel dining, enabling tourists to experience a culinary journey that leaves an indel